> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://learn.doubletick.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://learn.doubletick.io/meta-business-setup/official-business-accounts-blue-badge/how-to-apply-for-oba-for-a-coexistence-number.md). # How to apply for OBA for a coexistence number Learn the correct process for getting an Official Business Account (OBA) blue tick on a WhatsApp number you're onboarding via Coexistence. If you're planning to onboard your WhatsApp number on Coexistence, there's one key difference to understand about OBA. This guide explains the correct process. #### What's covered * [Why the regular OBA request option doesn't work for Coexistence](#why-the-regular-oba-request-option-doesnt-work-for-coexistence) * [Correct process: apply for OBA before onboarding the number on DoubleTick](#correct-process-apply-for-oba-before-onboarding-the-number-on-doubletick) * [Step-by-step: apply for paid OBA using WhatsApp Business App](#step-by-step-apply-for-paid-oba-using-whatsapp-business-app) * [Important notes to remember](#important-notes-to-remember) For Coexistence numbers, the standard OBA request option is not available inside Meta Business Manager. This means: * You cannot submit a regular OBA request after onboarding the number on DoubleTick * You must apply for OBA **before** onboarding the number as Coexistence #### Why the regular OBA request option doesn't work for Coexistence When a number is onboarded in Coexistence mode, it remains active on the WhatsApp Business App. Because of this: * Meta does not show the "Submit OBA Request" option in the API profile section * The only way to get a blue tick for such numbers is through the WhatsApp Business App's paid verification process #### Correct process: apply for OBA before onboarding the number on DoubleTick {% hint style="warning" %} If you want an OBA (blue tick) for a number that will be used in Coexistence, you must complete the verification first inside the WhatsApp Business App — not through [the standard OBA request flow](/meta-business-setup/official-business-accounts-blue-badge/how-to-apply-for-an-blue-badge.md), which only applies to numbers already on the API. {% endhint %} #### Step-by-step: apply for paid OBA using WhatsApp Business App
**Step 1: Open WhatsApp Business App**\ The business owner (or an authorized person) should open the WhatsApp Business App on the phone where the number is active. **Step 2: Go to Settings**\ Inside the app, tap on **Settings**. **Step 3: Open the Meta Verified Section**\ In Settings, the first section you'll see is **Meta Verified**. Click on this option to begin the verification process. **Step 4: Choose a Verification Plan**\ Inside Meta Verified, WhatsApp will show three paid plans — **Business Plus**, **Business Premium**, and **Business Max** — which allow you to apply for a paid blue tick (Official Business Account badge). **Step 5: Select the Plan and Complete Payment**\ Choose the plan you want to proceed with and make the required payment through WhatsApp. Once the subscription is active, your business will receive the official blue tick. **Step 6: Onboard the Number on DoubleTick as Coexistence**\ After the blue tick is successfully approved, you can proceed with onboarding the same number on DoubleTick in **Coexistence mode**. This ensures the number stays active on the WhatsApp Business App, the blue tick remains visible, and you can use DoubleTick features alongside the app. #### Important notes to remember * Coexistence numbers cannot apply for the regular OBA request through Meta Business Manager * Paid OBA through Meta Verified must be done first * Once the blue tick is active, the number can be onboarded smoothly on DoubleTick #### Key takeaways If you want a blue tick for a number being onboarded on DoubleTick via Coexistence, the correct flow is: * Apply for **Meta Verified** inside the WhatsApp Business App * Complete payment and get the blue tick * Onboard the number on DoubleTick as Coexistence #### FAQs **Can I request OBA for a Coexistence number the same way as a regular API number?**\ No. The standard "Submit OBA Request" option inside Meta Business Manager isn't available for Coexistence numbers — you need to use Meta Verified inside the WhatsApp Business App instead, and do it before onboarding as Coexistence. **Is the Meta Verified badge free?**\ No, Meta Verified is a paid subscription with three plans: Business Plus, Business Premium, and Business Max. **What happens if I onboard the number on DoubleTick as Coexistence before getting the blue tick?**\ You'll lose the option to get a standard OBA request through Meta Business Manager. You'd need to go through the WhatsApp Business App's paid Meta Verified process instead. **Does the blue tick stay after I move the number to DoubleTick's Coexistence mode?**\ Yes, once approved through Meta Verified, the blue tick remains visible even after the number is onboarded on DoubleTick as Coexistence. #### Related topics * [OBA guide](/meta-business-setup/official-business-accounts-blue-badge/oba-guide.md) * [Eligibility criteria for blue badge](/meta-business-setup/official-business-accounts-blue-badge/eligibility-criteria-for-blue-badge.md) * [Onboard a phone number on Coexistence](/get-started-with-doubletick/onboarding/onboard-a-phone-number-on-coexistence.md) --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://learn.doubletick.io/meta-business-setup/official-business-accounts-blue-badge/how-to-apply-for-oba-for-a-coexistence-number.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.